bankrate.com ... this article explains what you probably need to know. There seems to be a federal minimum rate (which varies by the amount and term of the loan), which must be charged before it's considered a gift. There may be a way around it, however.
It depends, and if ever it is possible the family member that you would transfer your mortgage to, would be liable for the repayment of the debt of your mortgage.
No. The reverse mortgage must be paid off first.
No, you cannot legally get a gift of equity from a non family member. A gift of equity always has tax consequences, such as capital gains.
Generally: If you signed a promissory note the family member can sue you and obtain a judgment lien. Once recorded you cannot sell or mortgage the property until the lien is paid. Your family member cannot take your home unless they recorded a mortgage in the land records that reserved the right to foreclose. If they foreclose, they would take the property subject to the mortgage and would need to make the mortgage payments.
Of course they can. Anyone that you permit may live in your house.
The lender is free to consider whatever prospective assets it wants to when making a loan. The family member wouldn't be able to mortgage the property until they had title to it.
To change the title of your home to a family member, you would need to go through a legal process known as a property transfer. This typically involves completing a deed transfer, paying any required fees, and updating the title with the appropriate local authority. It's important to consult with a real estate attorney or a local housing authority for guidance on how to proceed with this process.
You need to report the sale. The deed needs to be reported, the taxes evaluated and their may be income tax consequences.
No. The bank owns the mortgage and you have no such control over it. Some lenders will allow a family member who inherits property to assume the mortgage but that's their call. You should read through all the documents you signed when you granted that mortgage looking for any language in the mortgage that mentions assumption by heirs. Otherwise, call the bank and ask about its policy.
It's unlikely that you would go to prison for letting an illegal family member live in your house, as this is typically not a criminal offense. However, there could be legal consequences for harboring someone who is in the country illegally, such as fines or deportation for the family member. It's advisable to seek legal advice in such situations.
Quit claiming title to a family member will not avoid foreclosure because the mortgage lien on the property has not been satisfied and the lender has a claim on the property. It will not cause the foreclosure proceedings on the property to cease and the lender will seek a judgment from the civil court.
A baby of the family is either the youngest member of the family, or a member of an immediate family who is treated as if he or she is the youngest member of the family.